Which AFSC maps to Nuclear Weapons?

• A. 2W0 - Munitions Systems
• B. 2W2 - Nuclear Weapons
• C. 2W1 - Aircraft Armament Systems
• D. 2 in AFSC Logistics

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that nuclear weapons have a dedicated subfield within the 2W Munitions Systems career field. This specialized track trains Airmen to handle, store, maintain, and safeguard nuclear munitions under strict safety and security protocols, with specific certifications and procedures for arming and fuzing and for meeting nuclear surety requirements. This focus sets it apart from other munitions roles: general munitions systems cover conventional munitions, aircraft armament systems deal with weapons installed on aircraft (not nuclear devices), and logistics sits in a different career area altogether. Because of its highly specialized scope and requirements, the Nuclear Weapons subfield is the correct mapping.